CVE-2023-54345
Frappe Framework ERPNext 13.4.0 Remote Code Execution
Description
Frappe Framework ERPNext 13.4.0 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability in RestrictedPython that allows authenticated users with System Manager role to execute arbitrary code by exploiting frame introspection. Attackers can create a server script via the /app/server-script endpoint and access the gi_frame attribute to traverse the call stack and invoke os.popen to execute system commands.
INFO
Published Date :
May 5, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 8:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Frappe Framework and ERPNext to a patched version.
- Restrict System Manager role privileges.
- Review and sanitize user-supplied script code.
- Disable os.popen in RestrictedPython execution.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-54345.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://erpnext.org | Product |
| https://frappeframework.com/docs/v13/user/en/desk/scripting/server-script | Product |
| https://gist.github.com/lebr0nli/c2fc617390451f0e5a4c31c87d8720b6 | Exploit |
| https://github.com/frappe/frappe/ | Product |
| https://github.com/frappe/frappe/blob/v13.4.0/frappe/utils/safe_exec.py#L42 | Product |
| https://ur4ndom.dev/posts/2023-07-02-uiuctf-rattler-read/ | Not Applicable |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51580 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-framework-erpnext-remote-code-execution | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:frappe:erpnext:13.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://erpnext.org Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://frappeframework.com/docs/v13/user/en/desk/scripting/server-script Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://gist.github.com/lebr0nli/c2fc617390451f0e5a4c31c87d8720b6 Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/blob/v13.4.0/frappe/utils/safe_exec.py#L42 Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://ur4ndom.dev/posts/2023-07-02-uiuctf-rattler-read/ Types: Not Applicable Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51580 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-framework-erpnext-remote-code-execution Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Frappe Framework ERPNext 13.4.0 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability in RestrictedPython that allows authenticated users with System Manager role to execute arbitrary code by exploiting frame introspection. Attackers can create a server script via the /app/server-script endpoint and access the gi_frame attribute to traverse the call stack and invoke os.popen to execute system commands. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference http://erpnext.org Added Reference https://frappeframework.com/docs/v13/user/en/desk/scripting/server-script Added Reference https://gist.github.com/lebr0nli/c2fc617390451f0e5a4c31c87d8720b6 Added Reference https://github.com/frappe/frappe/ Added Reference https://github.com/frappe/frappe/blob/v13.4.0/frappe/utils/safe_exec.py#L42 Added Reference https://ur4ndom.dev/posts/2023-07-02-uiuctf-rattler-read/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51580 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-framework-erpnext-remote-code-execution